sports turf management

One of a series of 100 hour "short" courses from the Garden Design Academy suitable for all those dealing with plants - or in this case sports turf - on a professional level.

This course follows on from "Turf Care" and "Turf repair and renovation" and is aimed at those currently working in the turf care industry or who are looking to enter it.

Students will not only cover the basics of drainage, cultivation, mowing, weeding and feeding of refined turf, but will also explore appropriate techniques for managing different types of sports turfs.

Caring for Turf is a science of its own and this course assumes a basic knowledge of turf care, either through experience or prior study (eg. Our Turf Care courses).

From there it develops your ability to manage the maintenance of sports turf. It is relevant to the maintenance of all sports turf including golf courses, bowling clubs, playing fields, cricket wickets and other sporting facilities.

Thie course provides approximately 100 hours of study. Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the Academy, marked by the Academy's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments and if necessary, extra reading.

You will be working with Colin Elliott, award-winning garden designer, landscaper, horticulturist and ex-Royal Gardener.